The Good Old Way
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Em D
Lift up your hearts, Emmanuel's friends
G D Em
And taste the pleasure Jesus sends
Em D
Let nothing cause you to delay
G D Em
But hasten in the good old way
[Refrão] G D
For I have a sweet hope of glory in my soul
Em Bm
I have a sweet hope of glory in my soul
Em D
And I know I have, and I feel I have
G D Em
A sweet hope of glory in my soul
Em D
Our conflicts here, though great they be
G D Em
Shall not prevent our victory
Em D
If we but strive and watch and pray
G D Em
Like soldiers in the good old way
Chorus
Em D
Though Satan may his powers employ
G D Em
Our happiness for to destroy
Em D
But never fear, we'll gain the day
G D Em
By marching in the good old way
Chorus
Em D
Ye valiant souls, for heaven contend
G D Em
Remember glory is at the end
Em D
Our God will wipe our tears away
G D Em
When we have run in the good old way
Chorus
Em D
And far beyond this mortal shore
G D Em
We'll meet with those who have gone before
Em D
And shout to think we have gained the day
G D Em
By marching in the good old way
[Refrão] G D
For I have a sweet hope of glory in my soul
Em Bm
I have a sweet hope of glory in my soul
Em D
And I know I have, and I feel I have
G D Em
A sweet hope of glory in my soul.
How to play The Good Old Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.